Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe (Pressure Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken): A few simple pantry staples to make tender, juicy chicken glazed with deliciously sweet Honey Garlic Sauce. Great family recipe for busy nights!#instantpot #pressurecooker #chicken #chickenrecipes #recipes

Make Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken (Pressure Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken) using a few pantry staples. Tender, juicy chicken glazed with deliciously sweet-savory Honey Garlic Sauce. Great family recipe for busy nights!

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Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken (Pressure Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken)

Ever since our big move, we’ve been on a roll developing some Easy Instant Pot Chicken Recipes: such as our beloved Instant Pot Lemon Chicken inspired by my dad’s restaurant and our Juicy & Tender Instant Pot Whole Chicken using our Game-Changing Technique.

They were lifesavers during survival mode.

Super Easy . Deliciously Healthy . Simple Ingredients

And we’ve been overwhelmed with rave reviews & love for these Easy Chicken Recipes. Thank you~

So we’re excited to share another Deliciously Easy Instat Pot Chicken Recipe with you – Honey Garlic Chicken!

Tender & juicy chicken drenched in delicious honey aroma and deeply sweet & savory garlic sauce. Yum!!


Step-by-Step Guide: Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Prepare Ingredients for Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken.

Honey Garlic Chicken Ingredients

1

Marinate Chicken Thighs


Place 4 – 8 chicken thighs in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.

*Pro Tip: Try to fit them in a single layer.

marinate chicken

Add 6 (27g) crushed garlic cloves, 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, 1.5 tbsp (22.5ml) white vinegar, and 2 tbsp (30ml) regular soy sauce to the chicken and give it a quick mix.

Let the chicken marinate for 10 – 15 minutes.

add chicken marinade in Instant Pot

2

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Pressure Cook Chicken & Rice


Add 2/3 cup (167ml) unsalted chicken stock and season with black pepper.

honey garlic chicken in Instant Pot

In a stainless steel bowl, add in 1 cup (230ml) Jasmine rice and 1 cup (250ml) cold water.

Place a stainless steel trivet/rack on top of the chicken and layer the stainless steel bowl on top (as shown in below photo).

how to cook pot in pot rice in Instant Pot with chicken

Close lid, then Pressure Cook:

  • Pressure Cooking Method: High Pressure for 6 minutes, then Natural Release for 10 minutes

After 10 minutes, release remaining pressure by turning Venting Knob to Venting Position.

pressure cook at high pressure for 6 minutes

When Floating Valve drops, open the lid carefully.

3

Make Honey Garlic Sauce


Set aside the chicken and rice. Bring the liquid mixture back to a boil using the Saute button.

Mix in 1/3 cup (113g) honey to make the yummy Honey Garlic Sauce!

make honey garlic sauce in Instant Pot

4

Thicken & Seasoning


Mix 2.5 tbsp (22.5g) cornstarch and 3 tbsp (45ml) cold water together in a small mixing bowl.

Add the cornstarch mixture one third at a time to thicken the honey garlic sauce until desired thickness.

thicken honey garlic sauce with cornstarch

Taste and season with more salt (for reference, we added 2 more pinches) and black pepper if necessary.

5

Optional Step: Broil in Oven


The Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is ready to serve. You can serve it or make the dish more yummy with slightly crisped skin (broil the chicken in the oven).

In an oven tray, generously coat the chicken with Honey Garlic Sauce.

coat Chicken with Honey Garlic Sauce

Place oven tray under the broiler for 5 – 7 minutes until chicken skins are browned.

6

Serve Honey Garlic Chicken


Garnish with finely chopped flat-leaf parsley.

Drizzle with more Honey Garlic Sauce for the extra boost of yummy sauce, then serve immediately with rice and other side dishes.

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken | Honey Garlic Chicken Instant Pot

Enjoy your Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken!~ 🙂

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Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Author: Amy + Jacky
Make Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe (Pressure Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken) using a few pantry staples. Tender, juicy chicken glazed with deliciously sweet Honey Garlic Sauce. Great family recipe for busy nights!
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Servings 4
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (we used 6 thighs, 1kg or 2 ¼lb)
  • 6 (27g) garlic cloves , crushed
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) regular soy sauce
  • cup (167ml) unsalted chicken stock
  • 1.5 tablespoon (22.5ml) white vinegar
  • cup (113g) honey
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Pot in Pot Rice:

  • 1 cup (230ml) Jasmine rice
  • 1 cup (250ml) cold water

Thickener:

  • 2.5 tablespoons (22.5g) cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) cold water

Garnish:

  • Flat- leaf parsley , finely chopped

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Instructions 

  • Marinate Chicken Thighs:
    Place 4 - 8 chicken thighs in Instant Pot in a single layer. Add in 6 (27g) crushed garlic cloves, 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, 1.5 tbsp (22.5ml) white vinegar, and 2 tbsp (30ml) regular soy sauce. Give it a quick mix and marinate for 10 - 15 minutes.
  • Pressure Cook Chicken & Rice: Add ⅔ cup (167ml) unsalted chicken stock to the chicken thighs and season with black pepper.In a stainless steel bowl, add in 1 cup (230ml) Jasmine rice and 1 cup (250ml) cold water. Place a stainless steel rack on top of the chicken and layer the stainless steel bowl on top.
    Close lid, then Pressure Cook High Pressure for 6 minutes, then Natural Release for 10 minutes
  • Make Honey Garlic Sauce: Set aside the chicken and rice. Bring the liquid mixture back to a boil using the Saute button. Mix in ⅓ cup (113g) honey to make the yummy Honey Garlic Sauce.
  • Thicken & Season: Mix 2.5 tbsp (22.5g) cornstarch and 3 tbsp (45ml) cold water together in a small mixing bowl.Add the cornstarch mixture one third at a time to thicken the honey garlic sauce until desired thickness.
    Taste and season with more salt (for reference, we added 2 more pinches) and black pepper if necessary.
  • Optional Step - Broil in Oven: In an oven tray, generously coat the chicken with Honey Garlic Sauce. Place oven tray under the broiler for 5 - 7 minutes until chicken skins are browned.
  • Serve Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken: Garnish with finely chopped flat-leaf parsley. Drizzle with more yummy Honey Garlic Sauce, then serve.

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Calories: 563kcal
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese
Keyword: honey garlic chicken, honey garlic chicken instant pot, instant pot honey garlic chicken

Nutrition

Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 227mg | Sodium: 685mg | Potassium: 539mg | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe (Pressure Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken): A few simple pantry staples to make tender, juicy chicken glazed with deliciously sweet Honey Garlic Sauce. Great family recipe for busy nights!#instantpot #pressurecooker #chicken #chickenrecipes #recipes
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